Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Yu. Prosekov: On His 50 th Birthday

Professor Alexander Yu. Prosekov is a prominent scientist in food and agricultural biotechnology, a academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and a Doctor of Science in Biology and Engineering. In 2008, he was awarded the Russian Federation Government Prize in Science and Technology for Young Scientists. This review highlights his extensive contributions to innovative food technologies and functional foods. Carrying forward Professor L. A. Ostroumov’s scientific school, which received a 2020 Presidential Grant for the support of leading national research schools (NSh-2694.2020.4), Professor Prosekov has supervised 44 PhD and 15 Doctoral theses. His students follow an integrated approach to biotechnological challenges, developing novel methods for bioactive substance recovery and advanced biomedicines. Their research significantly contributes to national food security, sustainable production, and food innovation. Under Professor Prosekov’s leadership, his research school continues to advance the frontiers of biotechnology and the food industry, ensuring the quality and safety of domestic products.